Just because you are pregnant does not mean you have to miss out on all those special dress up occasions. Whether it is your best friends wedding, your parents 50th anniversary, that formal office party or simply a romantic dinner with your husband there is a dress that is just right for the occasion. Today formal maternity wear comes in all styles, lengths and materials and are designed to flatter your new figure not hide it. Many of these dresses are so beautiful that you will outshine every woman in the room pregnant or not. Here are just some of the great things about the latest formal maternity wear.
Variety of Styles
Your mother may recall when the manufacturers of maternity clothing all felt that formal wear for a woman who was pregnant should be black, long sleeved and hang like a bag from her frame in an effort to hide that baby bump. These dresses were often ugly and made the wearer feel more like they were going to a funeral than a event of celebration. This certainly does not hold true any more.
You can now purchase formal maternity wear in a variety of style. Empire waists, no waist, flowing skirts, straight skirts, and even cocktail length. You can have long sleeves, short sleeves or cap sleeves. You can also have no sleeves at all, halter tops, spaghetti straps and those incredible roman toga style gowns that only cover one shoulder.
Variety of Colors
You do not have to worry about dressing only in black either. Formal maternity wear comes in a whole host of eye catching colors. You can find dresses in various shades of red, blue, green, or purple, as well as some incredible Ivory, white, silver, and gold gowns. There are of course still black gowns and even some adorable little black maternity dresses that will make you feel beautiful and sexy.
Far From Plain
Formal maternity wear is far from plain. You can get these dresses in materials such as silk, satin or lace. Many come with sequins, beads, and faux gems. There is also a variety of print materials available in this gowns and dresses making it simple to choose just the right dress for any occasion.
Where to Shop
Your local formal shop may carry a small line of formal maternity wear but, if you really want to see what is available and have the largest selection possible for that special occasion then shopping online may be the wisest choice.
When you shop online you can take your time, sip a cup of hot tea or coffee and see what is available in literally hundreds of stores across the country and even around the world if you choose. Not only will you get a better selection but you will not get tired out running from store to store. It is all right there at your finger tips.
Shopping online also gives you the opportunity to comparison shop in comfort and a hassle free environment. There are no crowds waiting for assistance and no pushy sales people. You can look at the merchandise as long and often as you like before making your final choice. This will guarantee that you will be able to find the perfect formal maternity wear for that special occasion whatever that occasion may be.
By:Llewyn Sanders
